By Marcari, Russotto, Spencer & Balaban | Published April 5, 2014 | Posted in Veterans Injuries | Tagged Tags: PTSD, Traumatic Stress Disorder | Leave a comment
What is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)?
Have you been diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)? Whether you suffer from PTSD or other types of war injuries, you should receive VA disability benefits. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) evaluates PTSD for disability benefits. Fight or flight When you face danger, your body experiences an adrenaline rush as a defense mechanism. Read More
Read MoreBe a Saint on St. Patrick’s Day: Drive Sober
Drunk Driving Isn’t Worth It! The consequences are serious and can last a lifetime. Not only do you risk killing yourself or someone else, but the trauma and financial costs of a crash or an arrest for driving while impaired can be significant. Drunk driving violators often face jail time, the loss of their driver licenses, higher insurance rates, dozens of other unanticipated expenses ranging from attorney fees, court costs, car or motorcycle towing and repairs and lost wages due to time off from work.
What Medical Problems Did Recent Wars Cause for Veterans?
In a perfect world, you would receive your veteran’s benefits and not need an attorney, but unfortunately this doesn’t always happen. Many veterans who fought in recent wars are disabled and entitled to benefits. An article published by Harvard University Professor Linda J. Bilmes entitled “The Financial Legacy of Iraq and Afghanistan: How Wartime Spending Read More
Read MoreWhat is the Veterans Claims Appeals Process?
Once the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (VA) denies your claim, you have several levels of appeals. The Board of Veterans’ Appeals (BVA), which is located in Washington, D.C., reviews your appeal. These are the steps involved: NOD. To appeal you must first submit a Notice of Disagreement (NOD), which is simply a statement that you Read More
Read MoreWhat Are Your Time Limitations for Filing Camp Lejeune Lawsuits?
Water contamination at Camp Lejeune during August 1953 through December 1987 took its toll on military members and their families. As a result, Congress passed the Janey Ensminger Act in 2012, which allows Camp Lejeune victims to file for veterans disability compensation. The Laura Jones case Even before the Janey Elsinger Act, people suffering from Read More
Read MoreWhat is the Disability Benefits Process Like for Iraq and Afghanistan War Veterans?
You’d think the battle would end when veterans returned home, but thousands of veterans are involved in a different kind of fight. They have to fight for benefits. Not all of their stories win media attention, but here’s one veteran’s that did. CNN talks about an Iraq and Afghanistan war veteran named Mike Grabski. He Read More
Read MoreWhat is the Equal Access to Justice Act (EAJA) and Why Does It Need Reform for Veterans?
When you’re a veteran with a disability, income is a problem and you may worry about how to pay for an attorney. However, sometimes when lawyers help veterans receive military benefits, the government has to pay their fees. Having the government pay attorney fees lessens your financial burden. When you win a lawsuit against the Read More
Read MoreCommunity Event at Onslow County Oktoberfest
“The Veterans Benefits Law Firm of Marcari, Russotto, Spencer & Balaban sponsored the Veterans Information Area at the Onslow County Oktoberfest. The event was held at the Riverside Crossing Park in Jacksonville, NC and was a huge success. We met a lot of new friends like The Wounded Warrior Project, Semper Fi Fund, Vets Center of Jacksonville, Hope for Warriors, Vietnam Veterans of America, Army Recruiting Station in Jacksonville, NC and the American Legion Post 265, Army Recruiting Station in Jacksonville, NC and the American Legion Post 265. We had a team of Veterans Disability Paralegals and VA Benefits Attorney, David Russotto at our booth to help answer the many questions people about veterans benefits. CLICK HERE to view more photos of the event on our Facebook page.”
Read MoreWhat Does the VA Have to Offer Veterans with Traumatic Brain Injuries?
If you’re a veteran working with a disability benefits lawyer, you can cut through red tape and generally receive benefits much more quickly. A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can be very serious. As a result, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has given it serious attention for more than 20 years. The Defense and Veteran’s Read More
Read MoreWhat are Some Recommended Veterans’ Organizations?
Serving in the military is a personal sacrifice for your country. As a veteran, you deserve to have a level of support and respect that recognizes your needs. Support may be legal representation, guidance with veterans’ benefits, charities, job fairs for career opportunities, political lobbying or other activities. At Military.com, you can find a long Read More
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